Entering the Realm of No One, the Ice Fairy Seeks Allies

Their figures were very similar, and their auras were also extremely alike.

Both possessed that same overwhelming might.

One could say it was impossible not to have such thoughts.

Zhu Qingyu also had some premonitions in her heart, but upon careful consideration, she felt it was impossible.

First, that person used a bow, wreathed in thunder, like a Thunder God, with an unmatched bearing.

But the Lu Yuan before her used a sword, and it seemed his current performance was due to the power displayed by that sword—very different, not like the same person.

"Perhaps I'm overthinking it." Zhu Qingyu frowned as she pondered.

But regardless, this Lu Yuan before her was truly strong.

Especially the might contained within that sword.

It was utterly soul-shaking.

In fact.

Aside from him, almost all the Awakened beneath Mount Li Imperial Tomb thought the same.

Because the shock that sword strike had given them was far too profound.

With one blow, ten thousand Terracotta Warriors were directly annihilated.

Surpassing the combined efforts of the Five Great Supremes by over ten times—did that mean the wielder of this sword surpassed the Winged Sky God and the others?

For a moment, everyone's gaze turned to Lu Yuan, filled with reverence and envy.

Reverence for the strong, envy for the sword.

Some even revealed a glint of greed.

But that was all.

The reason was simple.

If one held this sword and revealed their true intentions, even made a move, what would the outcome be?

Ten thousand Terracotta Warriors were directly wiped out; almost everyone present, one by one, none could withstand it.

"The Great Luo Sword Embryo's sword light is indeed impressive. I haven't even driven it, yet it has such power."

"But it seems the special substance contained in half the Terracotta Warriors."

"Is still somewhat insufficient."

At this moment, Lu Yuan walked forward while pondering.

As the master of the Sword Embryo, he could clearly sense that when those Terracotta Warriors were cut down, that special substance was being quietly absorbed, yet it wasn't enough to allow the Sword Embryo to reach the point of transformation.

And it seemed to be just a little short.

Unless.

He continued to act and destroy more Terracotta Warriors.

With this thought, Lu Yuan suddenly stopped, turned back to look at the other Terracotta Warriors, and slightly raised the Sword Embryo.

In his heart, he was well aware that displaying the Sword Embryo's power would certainly shake many people.

It might even draw some attention and stir greed in the hearts of certain individuals.

But so what?

He was not afraid, nor did he need to worry.

"It looks like he's going to continue."

"Quick, retreat, retreat, retreat, we can't stay here anymore."

"If we get caught in that sword's might, it'll definitely cause big trouble."

At this moment, seeing Lu Yuan turn his head, some were greatly alarmed and couldn't help but leap back.

That scene just now had been deeply etched into many people's minds—truly too powerful.

Now he was about to strike again, targeting the other half of the Terracotta Warriors, so the Awakened still on the battlefield immediately sensed something was wrong, knowing they couldn't withstand such power, and hastily fled.

The next moment, the Northern Emperor, Ice Fairy, Asura, and the others exchanged glances and chose to temporarily withdraw.

There was no help for it—that sword was strong, extremely dangerous, not something to be fought head-on.

Even with their bloodlines and strength.

They would suffer a great calamity.

And several of them also thought that if he acted and cleared out the Terracotta Warriors, it would save them a lot of trouble.

The Southern Emperor hesitated for a moment, staring at the Great Luo Sword Embryo in Lu Yuan's hand, lost in thought.

But in the end, he too retreated along with the others.

Only the Winged Sky God remained standing in place.

He had his pride.

He had the capital to be proud and did not want to back down when facing Lu Yuan.

The reason was very simple: he had already been suppressed twice, and his self-esteem was severely wounded.

"Wing." But at this moment, Zhou Yunqiong behind him suddenly spoke, her tone very serious, signaling the Winged Sky God to retreat and not linger any longer. At the same time, she looked at Lu Yuan with an extremely solemn gaze.

All along, she had thought he would be an ordinary person, that the two of them would not exist in the same world.

Her impression of Lu Yuan would also be completely forgotten in a short time.

Yet this man appeared again and again.

And every time.

He completely overturned her understanding, and with it, her impression grew deeper and deeper.

Still, Zhou Yunqiong did not move; she was only thinking.

Could it be.

That she had really misjudged him back then?

On the other side, the Winged Sky God, upon hearing these words.

Hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to leave and return to Zhou Yunqiong's side.

Her words carried great weight; even he had to seriously consider them and obey.

"Why?" But after leaving the battlefield, the Winged Sky God still spoke, his gaze somewhat sharp.

"Rumor has it that entering the Mount Li Imperial Tomb requires passing many trials."

"Those terracotta warriors should only be the first."

Zhou Yunqiong replied, her tone light.

As a key core figure of the Wuzhou Group, she knew many things.

In fact, Tianshen Technology, the Longevity Group, and others had also studied the imperial tomb for years and knew it was not simple.

After passing the first checkpoint, there were more to come. It was better to conserve some strength for now and make other plans once they fully entered.

At this moment.

Lu Yuan watched the Awakened continuously withdrawing from the battlefield.

Soon, only he remained alone, but he still stood tall and proud.

The sword embryo in his hand vibrated, flickering with strands of radiance as sword intent slowly emerged.

And because most people had already evacuated the battlefield, those terracotta warrior armies all turned their spears one by one.

Though they looked like humans, they were ultimately not living people, so they only identified enemies within a certain area, tasked with protecting the imperial tomb from harm.

Soon, under the lead of the Terracotta Warrior General, they all fixed their gazes on Lu Yuan.

"Since that's the case, I'll oblige you."

After seeing this.

Lu Yuan felt no tension in his heart, but rather some excitement.

Those terracotta warriors, in his eyes, were nothing but nourishment to drive the Great Luo Sword Embryo's transformation.

He did not speak further.

The next instant.

Lu Yuan chose to act.

But this time, he did not fully release the sword embryo's power as before; instead, he restrained it.

Because he wanted to carefully experience the process of the sword embryo absorbing that special substance.

That way, if he encountered the same situation in the future.

He could make an immediate judgment.

And there was another point.

The sword embryo's transformation was like the evolution of Myriad Spirits.

Perhaps ordinary people could not sense it, but Lu Yuan, fused with the Bodhi Ancient Tree and blessed with a billionfold talent boost, could feel that this change was beneficial to him.

Clang, clang, clang~

On the sword embryo, sword light surged, swirling around his body.

Bang, bang, bang~ As time passed.

On the battlefield, the number of terracotta warriors steadily decreased, until finally only a third remained.

And at that very moment, the sword embryo trembled once more, as if reaching a saturated state, no longer absorbing.

"The time was a bit short; if I could have comprehended further, the fifth shackle would surely have broken."

Lu Yuan shook his head, feeling some regret in his heart.

Of course.

He had gained some insight; breaking the shackles again would not take too long.

Not far away, the crowd watched Lu Yuan.

Some were astonished.

Others looked on with admiration.

And a few harbored hidden anger.

Lu Yuan's performance just now had made him the center of attention, impossible for anyone to ignore.

One man alone, moving freely through an army of thousands.

Every Terracotta Warrior he touched instantly shattered, utterly powerless to resist.

Even the stronger warrior commanders—those that gave most Awakened a headache—were no exception.

Yet despite this.

The Terracotta Warriors kept charging forward.

They formed a vast army of thousands, shaking the earth with endless roars.

Any Awakened present would find this scene daunting, knowing it meant a bitter struggle.

But what about Lu Yuan?

He walked through that army, the Great Luo Sword Embryo in hand, sword light surging around him.

As leisurely as if strolling through his own garden.

His expression was indifferent, as if no one else existed.

"The sword embryo is absorbing that special substance. Once it reaches a certain level, it will change—like the world's spiritual energy needed for the Evolution of All Spirits." Lu Yuan sensed carefully, gaining understanding.

World's spiritual energy was the formal name for that mysterious force born after the global mutation.

Involuntarily, the fifth Gene Shackle within him began to loosen.

His talent was truly too high; he could easily grasp the root of things.

Within his mind.

The golden figure sat beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Radiant light coiled around it, making it appear extraordinary.

Bang bang bang~

Was this the power of a divine object?

From start to finish, Lu Yuan never let go of his sword, so much so that nearly everyone knew it must be a fearsome divine object.

Even people from Tianshen Technology and Beidou Biology turned their heads, taking notice.

The forces behind them were ancient.

They possessed various heritages passed down from their ancestors, including divine objects.

Yet the power displayed by the sword before them still left them shaken.

"Hey, those Terracotta Warriors aren't reviving anymore."

"And look, they've stopped attacking."

"What's going on?"

Suddenly, someone pointed toward the battlefield and exclaimed.

Immediately, many gazes turned, one after another showing shock.

Because all the Terracotta Warriors had halted, returning to their pits and resuming their original forms. The ones that had revived each time they were killed now remained still, which amazed them.

"Did we pass the first trial?" the Ice Fairy spoke, her voice gentle and lacking coldness, contrary to her appearance.

"Probably. After killing two-thirds of them, some special mechanism was triggered."

The Northern Emperor nodded, his mind very sharp, unlike his rough exterior.

"Maybe it's because of that sword."

The Asura glanced at the blood-colored long blade in his hand—it was actually a fine weapon too.

But now it was overshadowed. He regretted not using a sword.

"Then... can we go in now?"

By now, everyone had come to their senses. With the Terracotta Warriors no longer attacking, the path ahead was clear, unobstructed.

But when they looked at Lu Yuan, their gazes were strange. A problem even the Five Great Supremes couldn't handle had been solved by one man alone.

Rumble!

Yet, just at that moment.

The mountain of the Mount Li Imperial Tomb began to shake once more.

Layer upon layer of pressure descended, and the dragon-shaped essence above roamed through the air.

Seeing this, the crowd kept retreating, fear written on their faces, worried something else might happen.

Of course, the danger they imagined never came.

The massive doors swung open, and the White Jade Stairs radiated an incomparably brilliant glow, blinding everyone.

After the glow faded, the stairs vanished, replaced instead by rows of small doors.

There were ninety-nine in total, each about three meters tall, identical in size, bronze in color, and all exactly the same. Now every single one stood open, but the insides were pitch black, impossible to make out.

"Could it be that behind these doors lies the real Mount Li Imperial Tomb?"

"It has to be, otherwise there's no other explanation."

"So, do we go in or not?"

The crowd spoke, guessing that behind the doors was the true resting place of the Ancestral Dragon, a land of fortune as well.

But some still hesitated, afraid that danger lurked behind the doors, and so dared not rush in recklessly.

Perhaps, out of ninety-nine doors, only one was the correct path.

If they chose wrong and died without a burial place, what then?

Thus, many fell silent.

No one dared to go directly; all chose to wait and see.

"My brothers just died. If I don't go in, wouldn't that mean I came for nothing?"

But not long after, a bold Awakened spoke up.

Having said that, he charged straight over. There was indeed no danger along the way, and then he picked one of the ninety-nine doors and entered.

Everyone stared intently, wanting to see if any unusual change would occur.

But soon, five minutes later.

That door vanished.

Now only ninety-eight doors remained.

"Not good. After entering, the door actually disappears on its own."

Discovering this, someone couldn't help but exclaim in shock. One less door meant one less chance.

Immediately, more Awakened, after a brief moment of hesitation, walked straight toward the doors, examining them up and down before stepping inside. Some chose a door alone, while many picked the same one, believing it to be the correct path.

And so, the doors leading deep into the Mount Li Imperial Tomb began to dwindle.

Even some major powers grew restless. No matter which path was right, if they didn't go, they'd have no chance, so they too made the decision to advance.

"Entering the Mount Li Imperial Tomb has three trials. This is the first."

"Going through the door is the real test, ten times harder than what came before."

Lu Yuan watched this, unmoving. It seemed he had helped the crowd clear the obstacles.

But in truth, everything was only just beginning.

Otherwise, if the Ancestral Dragon's resting place only had that one barrier, it would be far too simple, and he wouldn't have needed to scheme for so long.

Moreover, the Great Luo Sword Embryo had also benefited during the recent process, growing stronger.

He then put the sword embryo away.

Because he knew that in the time to come, the sword embryo would enter a process of transformation, though it wouldn't take too long.

However, just as Lu Yuan prepared to move, walking toward the doors like the others, a gentle voice came through.

"Mr. Lu, which door do you think is the correct one?"

It was the Ice Fairy. She approached him on her own, nodding in greeting, a smile on her face, warm and completely at odds with her icy aura. She continued, "My Beidou Biology wishes to cooperate with you and enter the Mount Li Imperial Tomb together. What do you say?"

Lu Yuan's performance just now had been too outstanding, unmatched by anyone, and it had already caught the attention of certain powers.

But clearly, Beidou Biology reacted quickly, moving ahead of everyone else.

And the one speaking was the Ice Fairy, one of the Five Great Supremes.

A representative figure.

"Many people have set their sights on Mr. Lu's sword. They might try to take it by stealth."

The Ice Fairy lowered her head, her voice very soft, informing him of this.

She also promised to ensure Lu Yuan's safety.

Her intent to recruit him was unmistakable.

She was very beautiful, with an extraordinary aura, and a special halo around her.

If it were an ordinary person, even if they didn't accept, they would at least consider it.

Even Zhou Yunqiong looked over.

"They don't have what it takes."

Lu Yuan shook his head directly. "Besides, I'm used to going it alone. Farewell."

With that, he didn't hesitate at all. He walked toward the doors, chose one, and entered the imperial tomb's interior.

"Tianshen Technology and Chang Sheng Gene people have already gone in." A Beidou Biology agent walked up to the Ice Fairy and spoke in a low voice, clearly tense as well, because those bronze doors were steadily decreasing.

Hearing this, the Ice Fairy watched as the Southern Emperor, the Northern Emperor, and even the Winged Sky God all made their choices.

"Whether or not we obtain the fortune within the tomb, we must keep a constant eye on that Lu Yuan."

She thought for a moment, then continued her instructions: "This man is extraordinary. We can extend goodwill, and when the time comes, we choose to support him."

The Ice Fairy had naturally witnessed Lu Yuan's earlier clash with the Wuzhou Group and saw it as an opportunity to win him over. As for that sword, Beidou Biology also had some divine artifacts; there was no need to be too greedy. In the early stages of the mutation, they needed strong individuals to join and expand their influence.

In fact, aside from them, some other factions like Zhendan Academy shared the same thought.

Lu Yuan had been too dazzling this time, overshadowing the Five Great Supremes.

In the future.

He might carve out a place for himself in the new era. Such talent could not be ignored.

Of course, all of this would have to wait until after the Mount Li Imperial Tomb was dealt with.

So after she finished speaking, she led her people inside.

At that very moment.

As the bronze doors continued to dwindle.

More and more people could no longer sit still. They began to act directly, no longer hesitating.

After all, among ninety-nine doors, choosing the right path was far too difficult. It was better to just go in.

At Zhendan Academy, Dean Zheng also led some teachers forward, telling Zhu Qingyu and the other students to return and wait for news. No one knew when they would come out.

Soon, half an hour later, all the bronze doors had vanished. The Awakened before the tomb had dwindled by ninety-nine percent.

Most chose to enter. Some, believing it too dangerous and valuing their lives above all, ultimately gave up.

On the other side.

Lu Yuan stepped through one of the doors.

Inside, it was pitch black—so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Even he couldn't make anything out. It seemed to be a passage leading somewhere.

"Everyone thinks the Ancestral Dragon's resting place is underground, but who would know that there's a hidden world within? If not for the world's mutation, no one would ever learn the true secret of the imperial tomb."

He murmured to himself, his thoughts drifting back to his previous life.

In truth.

The real imperial tomb existed in another world—what could be considered a folded space. It only manifested after the mutation.

And behind each door lay an independent space, none interfering with the others.

More importantly.

All ninety-nine doors were the correct path. There was no need to choose.

And within each, there were minor fortunes to be gained, each offering different benefits.

Of course, in this process, one had to pay a bloody price—many would even lose their lives.

Consider it a punishment for those who trespassed into the imperial tomb.

But to reach the final destination.

It was not so simple.

A key was necessary.

More importantly, there was only one chance. If you missed it, it was gone forever.

So.

Lu Yuan could choose freely, because to him, it was all the same.

The keys to the final destination of the Mount Li Imperial Tomb were all in his hands.

Shaking his head.

He stopped thinking. Taking a deep breath, he moved forward slowly.

At last, the darkness of the passage seemed to be coming to an end. In the distance was a patch of white light.

Without hesitation.

Lu Yuan stepped into it!